Job summary As Head of Care, you'll use your compassion and experience to ensure our residents receive the quality care they deserve.
You'll work closely with the management team to identify and implement improvements that make a real difference to our residents' lives.
You'll also be responsible for managing staff, ensuring the home meets all regulatory and statutory requirements, and providing excellent support and development opportunities for your team.
Main duties of the job As Head of Care, you'll be responsible for monitoring the delivery of care, managing staff, and ensuring the home meets all regulatory and statutory requirements.
You'll work closely with the Unit Manager and Deputy General Manager to identify areas for improvement and implement changes that enhance the lives of our residents.
Your key duties will include motivating and developing your team, planning rotas, reviewing performance, and maintaining a vibrant, supportive culture that empowers everyone to put our residents first.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and retirement villages across the UK.
With a focus on delivering high-quality care and creating a warm, welcoming environment, Barchester is committed to empowering its people to make a genuine difference in the lives of the residents and their families.
Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLEAs Head of Care you'll use your compassion and experience to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve.
You can expect to work closely with the Unit Manager and Deputy General Manager to identify where we can implement improvements that will make a real difference to our residents' lives.
We'll also look to you to ensure that the home is in line with all regulatory and statutory requirements.
As well as monitoring the delivery of care, you'll help manage staff in all respects, whether that's by motivating your team, reviewing their performance or planning the rotas.
As Head of Care, you'll receive excellent support alongside plenty of opportunities for continual professional development, all within an engaging and fulfilling environment.ABOUT YOUYou'll need to have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health and Social Care to join us as Head of Care.
We'll also look for an assessor qualification, or a willingness to undertake one.
You'll have supervised others on a senior level and will be able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical care in the older person.
As an ambitious individual with excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude, you'll inspire your team to deliver the highest standards.
Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to maintaining a vibrant, supportive culture that empowers our people to put our residents and their families first.REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector.
Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and developmentAutomatic enrolment into our profit share schemeA range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus schemeIf you'd like to use your leadership and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential You'll need an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health and Social Care, as well as an assessor qualification or a willingness to undertake one.
Demonstrating knowledge of clinical care for older people and experience in supervising others at a senior level are also essential.